Put your technical skills to work in a team environment where you will be a valuable asset to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in ensuring that resources are protected and being used to their maximum efficiency.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

update and maintain natural resource GIS and database records

provide district GIS products and services consistent with regional and provincial standards in order to support ministry projects

liaise with regional GIS staff to ensure district requirements and priorities are clearly conveyed to regional staff

provide project management for field and office data collection projects

provide input into the development of standards for data transfer, compatibility, valuation, maintenance and quality control and assistance to staff in the use and maintenance of hardware, software and peripheral equipment

coordinate the development and administration of resource management information agreements and copyright licence agreements

Location: 227 Howey Street, Red Lake, Ontario

Job Qualifications

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

you must possess a valid Class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized in the Province of Ontario

Technical Knowledge:

you possess working knowledge and demonstrated experience with use of GIS applications/software, development of specialized map and information products and provision of support to GIS users

you are knowledgeable of and possess the ability to apply and interpret ministry resource management programs, policies, procedures and guidelines

you have demonstrated experience with maintaining database records, manipulating, analyzing and managing tabular and spatial data

you have knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, software and networking systems, troubleshooting and managing GIS software and databases

you possess interpersonal skills to conduct training and provide individual support to users

Salary range: $945.56 – $1,134.30 per week

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 71183, by December 16, 2014.Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.